Sam Wesley (Creative Burnout, I Can Only Imagine 2, and Arena Tours)

Sam Wesley joins the podcast to talk about the strange, vulnerable reality of having your real life turned into a feature film. Son of MercyMe’s lead singer Bart Millard, Sam’s story is featured in I Can Only Imagine 2, and we dig into what it feels like to watch great and painful memories recreated on set and then projected in front of friends, family, and strangers. Sam describes the emotional whiplash of stepping off a tour bus and walking into a silent film set where a traumatic moment is about to be staged, plus the deeper discomfort of seeing other people react to your hardest seasons. We also talk about creative burnout and imposter syndrome: some weeks feel uninspiring, and when music goes dull it can shake your identity because artistry isn’t a clock-in, clock-out job. He shares what brought the spark back and what’s next for him in his career. So thankful for this great conversation with Sam! Make sure to follow the podcast @inthemiddleofit.pod and @thesamwesley on socials and subscribe so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!